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Saint Catherine, a native of Alexandria, Egypt, was born in the latter part of the 3rd century. This period saw the harsh rule of the Roman emperor Maximinus, known as Maximinus Thrax, who was notably severe towards Christians.
The relics of Saint Mercurius acquired miracle-working powers, and even after his death, he continued to serve the other Christians as a soldier.
The basis of his brilliant statesmanship was the great Christian virtues, and their exercise made his whole life a Christian exploit
A friend of Saint Basil the Great, he was a steadfast opponent of the heresies of Arius and Macedonius, and a beloved shepherd of his flock.
Their lives represent the diversity of the paths to finding God and of ways of serving Him.
He spent his life as an ascetic, traveller, preacher and defender of the true faith. His righteousness and piety earned him miracle-working powers that continued long after his death.
February 7 is the birthday of the Venerable Porphyrios Kavsokalivite, one of the most famous Athonite elders of the twentieth century. He reposed in the Lord on December 2, 1991, and was canonised on December 1, 2013.
He sought to reach every heart and mind with the word of God. A paradoxical situation existed in the Russian society of the time.
From the perspective of the present day, Obadiah's prophesies remind us about the dangers of pride, selfishness and disregard for the implications of our actions on other people.
He stood with Christ to the end suffering bitter torments, to live with Him in eternity
Saint Gregory was an example of a righteous life and was blessed with the miracle-working abilities that brought many to the faith. He integrated the true teaching of the Holy Trinity to the Christian Creed, affirmed at the first ecumenical…
Repenting his past sins, he repaid fourfold the means that he had wrongfully taken from others, gave away the remainder of his estate and went with the apostles. He witnessed the torments, death and resurrection of Christ.
He made accurate Slavic translations of the Greek Philokalia and the writings of the Church fathers. These translations are still used throughout the Slavic world, and especially in Russia.
From the Bible, we know of Apostle Phillip as a man with profound knowledge of Scripture, who was among the first to recognize the Messiah and follow Him in answer to His call.
Saint John Chrysostom is venerated in the Orthodox Church as a ‘shining beacon’ whose words ‘illuminated the Universe’. He is remembered as a beloved cleric, a generous philanthropist, a noted ascetic, and the teacher of the faithful.
Should we make compromises even in situations when this may appear as a concession to evil? In which Christian commandments should we take our guidance? We find answers in the life of Saint John the merciful.
He acquired perfection of the spirit was one of the founders of the Hesychast tradition in Christian asceticism and gave guidance to many on their spiritual journey to Christ.
He renounced his army career and retired to the wilderness for contemplation. Eager to be a loyal servant for Christ, he declared his faith to the pagans and took voluntary martyrdom.
Disciples of Saint Paul, the first-century Apostles of the Seventy - Erastus, Olympas, Herodion, Sosipater, Quartus, and Tertius - were named in Chapter 16 of his epistle to the Romans.
In the times of the persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperors Diocletian and Maximian, they were seized and brought to trial, where they openly professed Christ as their King and God.
